Daytona State College ranked #29 in The Top 100 Most Affordable Online Colleges for 2024 by College Consensus

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA (March 20, 2024) – Daytona State College has been ranked No. 29 nationwide among the Most Affordable Online Colleges of 2024, as recognized by College Consensus. 

College Consensus rates colleges using a combination of college ranking systems – including U.S. News & World Report and Forbes – along with reviews from thousands of online students, creating a unique college meta-ranking.

"As the premiere source for education and training in Volusia and Flagler counties, our mission is to prepare students with the skills they need to continue their education, start a career and succeed in life," said Tom LoBasso, President of Daytona State College. "It's an honor for our faculty and staff to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to that mission." 

"We understand the significance of choosing the right college or university,” said Jeremy Alder, Founder and Senior Editor at College Consensus. “Our mission is to simplify this process by offering a holistic view of institutions through a combination of expert rankings and student reviews.”

In addition to the College Consensus ranking, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Daytona State College’s Online Bachelor’s Programs among the best in the nation for the 12th straight year. And DSC is again the top-ranked non-university college in the United States, advancing in the overall rankings among all colleges and universities nationwide. 

U.S. News & World Report ranked Daytona State 28th of all colleges and universities in the country for offering the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, 18th in the nation for the Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans, and 124th in the nation for Best Online Bachelor’s Business Program. 

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, business, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media, and more. 

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans multiple times.